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B. Pharm

S. Hemamalini

Hemamalini has completed Bachelor of Pharmacy from Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical university. Her area of interests are Pharmacovigilance, medical writing, clinical research. She is currently working on the drug section.

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Potassium

Potassium(Glu-K) generic is an essential mineral for body, prescribed for hypokalemia. In nature it occurs only in ionic salts. It is needed for several functions in the body.

Ivacaftor

Ivacaftor(Kalydeco) generic is a CF transmembrane conductance regulator agonist, prescribed for cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients more than 6 years old. It works by improving the function of a protein in the body to decrease the build-up of thick mucus in the lungs and improving other symptoms of cystic fibrosis.

Thymalfasin

Thymalfasin (Zadaxin) generic is a purified sterile lyophilized preparation, prescribed for chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C either alone or with other medications. It is also used for chemotherapy-induced immune depression.

Cantharidin

Cantharidin(Cantharone) generic is a poisonous chemical compound, used for wart removal.

Thrombin Topical Bovine Origin

Thrombin Topical Bovine Origin (Thrombin- JMI) generic is hematologic agent, prescribed for hemostasis and for temporary control of moderately to severely bleeding wounds.